I’ll admit it. There were times that I was less than enthusiastic about my family Lunar New Year celebrations. But I can’t be the only one who felt this way right? I will be the first to admit that there were […]

Having grown up in a large family with two siblings and many cousins, I always found it difficult keeping track of everyone’s age – especially when it came to the order from eldest to youngest. I knew I was a […]

In preparation of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Reel Asian presents a mini blog series discussing the traditions behind this widely celebrated event. Join Reel Asian and FACL on March 5 as we hold our first Lunar New Year Fundraiser […]

There’s a saying that “Music is the soul of a nation”. What happens when a nation’s music is silenced? Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll is a fascinating documentary about Cambodia’s modern music history. The film captures […]

Canadian Film Centre – Call for Applicants CFC Cineplex Entertainment Film Program: Directors’ Lab, Editors’ Lab, Producers’ Lab, and Writers’ Lab The Cineplex Entertainment Film Program champions original voices, entrepreneurism and collaboration. Filmmakers are encouraged to take creative risks and […]

Scarborough Film Festival Calling all filmmakers! The 3rd Annual Scarborough Film Festival opened their Call For Submissions and this year all submission fees have been suspended! The festival accepts films of any type, length and genre – so there are no […]

The Toronto Film Critics Association has announced their award winners and we’re pleased to share that Albert Shin, director of In Her Place, is the recipient of the Scotiabank Jay Scott Award for an Emerging Artist! The awards gala will be held […]

At 99 years old, Grace Lee Boggs has spent most of her life involved with many of the major American social movements of the last century. Reel Asian is so proud to have screened AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY: THE EVOLUTION OF GRACE LEE BOGGS last […]

Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) has released their Winter Workshop dates. This is a great opportunity to learn more in-depth and advanced animation. Visit here for the full schedule. To register, email tais.animation@gmail.com to arrange for payment by cash or cheque, […]

Lots of film events happening this weekend! On December 7-9, The Japan Foundation and The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto teamed up together to bring three free films to Bloor Hot Docs Cinema – Til The Break of Dawn, […]